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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.79, 5,835.66 and 2,340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.79, 5,835.66 and 2,340.22 is: 3,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.79 : 5,835.66 = 2,340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.79/5,835.66 = 2,340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.79x = 5,835.66 × 2,340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.79x = 13,656,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656,699.07/4,228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.46

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